Fans are urgently awaiting the 2022 court game calendar to induce underway, and most importantly, the gap sweep of the year, the Australian Open. Whereas the powerful world preferred Novak Djokovic of Serbia to be the defending champion, his participation was doubtful. Nonetheless, he features within the main draw list.
On Wednesday, the list of 104 players participating in the competition was declared by tennis Australia within which Djokovic features. He has conjointly proclaimed that he will be taking part in the ATP Cup, played in Sydney before the AO in Melbourne. However, all of it contradicts AO organisers’ previous statement that none of the unvaccinated players would be allowed to compete.
Djokovic has been one of the prominent, disputed lawn tennis personalities concerning COVID vaccination. Earlier, he had unconcealed his reservations against the COVID vaccine, citing health problems and its complications. Also, he has refused to disclose his current vaccination status.
Nonetheless, reports have urged that the defending champion may well be medically exempted to require to participate in AO. However, the Victorian Government maintains that none of the susceptible players would participate in the event. “My view on this is often apparent and simple. Everyone’ trying forward to the Australian Open and everybody who can attend — spectators, players, officials, workers — everyone seems to be expected to be vaccinated,” James, as mentioned earlier Merlino (Victorian Deputy Premier) to sen.com.au.
Earlier, Djokovic’ father, Srdjan, had conjointly stated that it had been unlikely that the Serbian would participate in Melbourne, terming the AO organisers call to not permit unvaccinated players as ‘blackmail’. It should be noted that the list may include still modifications if the AO organisers decide not to let the unvaccinated players play. Moreover, Roger Federer and Serena Williams don’t feature within the list.
